Driving from Brownsville to Belize

In regards to the family travelling from Brownsville TX to Belize.
I myself have never driven to BZ, but I have been from one end of the country to the other by bus. Also travelling into Guat as well.
The roads in BZ have improved immensly over the yrs, so travelling with a car is good.
If your wanting to go to any of the islands you will have to leave your car somewhere.
I suggest pick a hotel that will keep your car impounded for a price of course, because if you dont it wont be there when you return.
There are many inland places to visit and a car is a must or else you go by bus and walk !!

Going to the small village of Hopkins, Placencia are both on the beach and wont have to worry about your car there, but BZ City, and Dangriga, dont leave your vehicle unattended for any length of time.

Places to stay, major hotels in BZ City, I try to not stay only pass through as it is somewhat rough there as well as Dangriga, get gas and keep going.
Placencia is a busy little beach town but lots of small places to stay, I recommend Coconut Cottage, if you can get space its right on the beach and you will love it.
Hopkins is a smaller town on the beach but have never stayed there , check out trip advisor and am sure someone will recommend for you.
The capital of BZ is Belmopan, there is nothing there, just pass through and San Ignacio is the next town larger and more busaling, Melchor is on the border of Bz and Guat.
I have taken a bus from there and went to Tikal and stayed in the Preserve at Jaguar Lodge for 2 nights and go into the jungle at 430 am and listen to the noises of the howler monkey, and all the animal coming alive it is just awsome. Climb a pyramid and sit and watch the sun come up over the canopy of the jungle, take lots of pics as its incredible.

Not sure what you are looking for, but good luck and have fun.
We aware, not many are really your friend unless they can get something from you !!!
Travel wisely

Best of Luck
Betsy O